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James G. "J.G." Whittemore
Senate 1873-74 (District 39); House 1875 (District 39)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1838
Birth Place:
Maine
Birth County:
Washington
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1882
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.G.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Glenwood
Occupation (when first elected):
Physician, Practicing Medicine/Mercantile Business/Banking
EDUCATION
Washington Academy, Maine; Secondary;
Studied Medicine; Under a Preceptor, 3 years
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Auditor:
Pope County, Minnesota (6 years);
18?? to 18??
Military:
8th Minnesota Regiment (United States Civil War, Private; United States Colored Troops, 1st Lieutenant);
1863 to 1866
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Dakota County, Minnesota in 1856 or 1857. He moved to Glenwood, Minnesota in 1866.
His party affiliation when first elected was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
He died in Glenwood, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/3/1874
Residence:
Glenwood
Term of Office:
1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
Oath Date:
1/5/1875
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Hospital for the Insane
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
39
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Glenwood
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
-
Federal Relations (Chair)
-
Immigration
-
Joint Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
39
Elected:
11/5/1872
Residence:
Glenwood
Term of Office:
1/7/1873 to 1/4/1875
Oath Date:
1/7/1873
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens
Occupation:
Physician, Practicing Medicine/Mercantile Business/Banking
Party:
Republican
Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
Committees:
-
Engrossment
-
Internal Improvements
-
Joint Printing (Chair)
-
Military
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
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